Users - ZT 0392 vs 0562 CTS-204P

[ScooterG]

#battle

$300 into the 392 ($400 New)
$180 into the 562 ($240 New)

 

[gazz98]

Just to be clear: the 392 is the DLC coated Ti handle correct?

If that is the case it's a very easy choice for me. 562.

1) I don't like metal handled knives. I like the grippiness of G10 or micarta.
2) I happen to dig orange G10.
3) I personally don't see where the 392 is worth an extra $120. That extra $120 can be put toward another nice knife...

 

[ScooterG]

Just to be clear: the 392 is the DLC coated Ti handle correct?

If that is the case it's a very easy choice for me. 562.

1) I don't like metal handled knives. I like the grippiness of G10 or micarta.
2) I happen to dig orange G10.
3) I personally don't see where the 392 is worth an extra $120. That extra $120 can be put toward another nice knife...

Yes, 392 is DLC, as is the 562.

Added price as new to OP.

 

[jbarsquat]

Easily the 392 for me because I already have a 562 and rarely carry it. I like the 562, but it’s not very often that it’ll actually leave the house.

 

[Sigsog226]

I voted 0562 for the same reasons as gazz98. Looks like they would both perform equally as well, i prefer synthetic handles, not crazy about orange but like it with black, money saved with the 0562.

 

[SW-EDC]

392

 

[Lapedog]

I don’t own the 392 but I imagine I would prefer it due to the more inline handle.

The dropped butt on the 562 isn’t that pronounced. So really either would be fine. Otherwise I find them to be extremely similar knives.

PS: is there a term that is used to describe a handle that has a dropped but? (So that the handle is curved and not inline with the tip?)

 

[ScooterG]

I don’t own the 392 but I imagine I would prefer it due to the more inline handle.

The dropped butt on the 562 isn’t that pronounced. So really either would be fine. Otherwise I find them to be extremely similar knives.

PS: is there a term that is used to describe a handle that has a dropped but? (So that the handle is curved and not inline with the tip?)

Dunno, but Dropbutt sounds good to me. Hinderer and Spyderco are famous for them.

 

[ScooterG]

392

 

[Lapedog]

Dunno, but Dropbutt sounds good to me. Hi Hinderer and Spyderco are famous for them.

Yes, I have long thought there should be a term to describe it. I guess I could say “non inline handle.” I find they often make the knife comfortable in a few grips.

 

[b00n]

It's a close tie, I have both and I dig both. I think I'll vote 0562 because of the price difference and because you can get replacement parts, if the 0392 was the same price and a more normal replaceable production model I would lean towards that. (Assuming KAI/ZT doesn't make a fuss about giving you a standard 0562 part to replace on the Sprint Run)

 

[SW-EDC]

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My reasons are simple. Blade shape/size

 

[halden.doerge]

562 is just a better cutter. And more usable cutting edge. Definitely my choice for edc, as cool as the 392 definitely is.

 

[maximus83]

562 and if you want it even more slicey, invest the difference in a regrind. Why? It's what I did and super pleased with the outcome on mine.

 

[NJBillK]

If they are both sharpened to the same angle, the 392 looks much thicker BTE. I am taking from the much taller bevel heights.

This alone would make me choose the 562.

 

[Chevy454]

Voted for the 392, I've had both but ended up selling the 562. You really can't go wrong with either as far as I'm concerned.

 

[mbkryan]

I think the 562 clip and profile makes it one of the most pocket friendly knives in that size range. The clip may be my favorite clip ever.

 

[115Italian]

0562. Has my vote because of $$.
New knife term added- dropbutt.

 

[sharp_edge]

If you are talking about the two knives in the pictures, I would not choose the 0392. Although both are used, the 0562 appears much newer. The 0392 looks like having been used quite a bit, and the sharpening job done with it is quite average (the edge bevel is too wide).

 

[abbazaba]

This was a tough one for me. The 0392blk is one of my favorite knives, easily in the top 10. It fits my hand like no other and feels as solid as a fixed blade. However, the 0562 just carries and cuts better. With "user" being the operative word, I voted 0562.